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About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About the role
The Assistant Technical Designer will provide support to the Technical Design team including the development of Flex Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) packages, preparing samples for fittings, and maintaining fit sample approval reports to achieve well fitting, consistently sized garments that meet Lane Bryant brand standards.

The impact you can have

• Help prepare technical specification packages with garment construction details

• Measure garments, attend fit sessions and prepare fit session notes/ reports

• Provide vendors with additional corrective action recommendations illustrated by photos, diagrams, and email communication

• Act as the liaison for communication between Merchandising, Product Development, Design and Quality Control for the quality process and the resolution of issues and problems

• Organize and file fit samples/patterns for each collection/season

• Review customer feedback data and partner with Senior Technical Designer to implement corrective actions

• Work with Sr. Technical Designer to compile weekly & quarterly reports of customer reviews

You’ll bring to the role

• A degree in Apparel Design, Technical Design or Fashion Design

• 1-3 years of experience in Technical Design, Production, Design, Product Development, and/or Store Operations

• Basic knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, basic grading, and vendor/factory communication

• Strong working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Illustrator, Flex PLM experience preferred

• Detail oriented and deadline driven with strong with organizational skills

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)

• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New Albany location and two days per week worked remotely.  

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Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.